Carol Hasenauer

Carol J. Hasenauer, 88, died Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.

She was born October 24, 1926 in Philo, Illinois to the late Rev. Clarence J. “CJ” and Mary Elsie (Poller) Kettler. She spent a majority of her youth growing up in Sunman, Indiana but graduated Salutatorian from Jackson Center (Ohio) High School. Carol was drawn to the arts early in life and had a knack for designing paper doll clothing. She completed an art correspondence course following high school before graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The Ohio State University. Carol began working in Philadelphia where she was introduced by a co-worker to Harold L. Hasenauer who was completing ministerial field work at an area church. On June 26, 1954 the two were married and they’ve enjoyed 61 years of marriage.

Carol and Pastor Hap have enjoyed traveling worldwide and she learned to appreciate God’s world, making it her canvas from which she produced many marvelous paintings through the years and won several awards. She also found enjoyment connecting with thousands of individuals in cities throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Ohio while her soulmate ministered to many. Carol was a gifted pianist and enjoyed teaching her family the art of playing and even recently was privileged to play for residents at Orchard Park and Altercare.

She was an avid reader, liked to sew and loved fishing and camping, Higgins Lake in Michigan being one of her favorites. Carol and Hap believed in home devotions and she was always a member of various women’s groups at the different churches they were a part of, Good Hope being their most recent home church. Carol will also be remembered for her many years as an Avon Sales representative.

In addition to her husband, Pastor Hap, she is survived by two children, Paul L. (Jennifer) Hasenauer of Mansfield and Marianne (Tim) Howard of Groveport; four grandchildren, Lillian and Ethan Hasenauer and Sarah and Timothy Howard. Also surviving are two nephews, Kenneth (Raechel) DeRussy and Donald (Elizabeth) DeRussy and a niece, Linda (Bryan) Bilinski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her only sister, Mary Ellen DeRussy.

Carol’s family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 6 at Wise Funeral Service, 129 W. Warren St., Bucyrus, Ohio 44820. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Good Hope Lutheran Church with Pastors David Bliss and Chris Lutz officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association or The Ohio State College of the Arts Support Fund and these gifts may be given at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be shared below.



Visitation:

Thursday, August 6, 2015 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.

Wise Funeral Service, 129 W. Warren St., Bucyrus, Ohio 44820



Service:

Friday, August 7, 2015 11:00 a.m.

Good Hope Lutheran Church, 129 W. Charles St., Bucyrus, Ohio 44820



Cemetery:

Oakwood Cemetery, 835 Kaler Ave., Bucyrus, Ohio 44820